Index

1 1/2 lbs eggplant, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil, plus more for pan when sautéing Salt and pepper Smoked paprika (optional) 4 to 6 oz ham, cut in 1/4 in dice (optional: may use prosciutto or pancetta if you wish, or omit meat altogether) 2 shallots, sliced in half and cut in thin strips 4 large cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 lbs cherry tomatoes (2 containers) 1 15-oz can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes with juice 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, to taste 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, or to taste 8 oz. shredded mozzarella (or more to taste) 12 to 16 oz short pasta such as penne or pipe rigate

1 cup shortening 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup dark molasses 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour Vanilla Buttercream Icing: 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk or cream

Butternut squash, onion, garlic, green chili pepper, tomatoes, corn, white beans, S&P, oregano, chili powder.

Spinach Saag, Pam or oil, egg(s)

Sugar, salt, flour, butter, baking powder, cinnamon, lemon juice, eggs, plums. One springform pan.

2 c. whole cranberries, 3/4 c. sugar, 2 c. diced red delicious apples unpeeled, 1/2 c. red seedless grapes, 1/2 c. broken walnuts, 1/4 t. salt, 3 c. mini marshmallows, 1 c. heavy whipping cream - whipped.

1 C cooked quinoa 3/4 c flour 2 tsp. Baking powder 1/4 tsp. Salt 2 tbs sugar 2 eggs 1/2 c. Milk 1 tbs oil

For the Chicken Filling: 1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts 1 pound chicken thighs 1 small yellow onion (peeled) 2 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup golden seedless raisins 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium yellow onions peeled and minced 1 medium clove garlic peeled and minced 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried powdered oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste 2 hard-boiled eggs each cut into 8 wedges 1 dozen medium pitted black olives coarsely chopped For the Corn Topping: 5 cups fresh or defrosted frozen corn kernels 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the casserole pan 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper or to taste 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar or to taste

20 oz frozen chopped spinach or equivalent fresh, 5T olive oil,2 chopped onions, 1 t garlic salt, 1/2 t ground back pepper, 2 beaten eggs, dash of tabasco, 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

4 lbs cored and coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes. 1 chopped onion. 6 smashed garlic cloves. 1/4 cup olive oil. 2 t salt. 2 T dried basil. 1 T dried thyme. 1 T fennel seed. 1 T dried oregano. 1/4 t red pepper flakes. Black pepper to taste.

Salad: Lettuce, corn, diced red onion, shredded carrot, chopped green onion, avocado, cilantro Tahini dressing: 5 Tbsp tahini, 3 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tap garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp dried dill, 3-6 TBSP water for consistency

Gramma’s Santa Cookie Cutter 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 cup unsalted butter 2 large eggs 3 ¾ cups flour 1 t clear vanilla extract ½ tsp clear almond extract ¼ tsp salt Ingredients needed for decorating: Red red food coloring Egg white or corn syrup Raisins cut into very small slivers (to make the eyes)

1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well) 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup quick oats 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave pinch uncut stevia OR 2 tbsp sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips (Not optional. Omit at your own risk) optional: more chips, for presentation

half of an onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups cauliflower, cut into florets 2 cups squash, cut into cubes 1/2 cup red lentils 2 tablespoons red curry paste 1 teaspoon turmeric (optional) 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 can coconut milk 1 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

3 cups dry lentils 7 cups water 2 teaspoons salt 6 to 8 medium cloves garlic, crushed 2 cups chopped onion (or zucchini) 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 medium carrots, sliced or diced ½ to 1 teaspoon basil (optional) ½ teaspoon thyme (optional) ½ teaspoon oregano (optional) Lots of freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 medium-sized ripe tomatoes (or 2 cans of diced tomatoes) Red wine vinegar, to drizzle on top

2 cups dried black beans (3 cans) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups onions, chopped (or zucchini) 10 medium garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons cumin 2-2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 medium carrot, diced 1 medium bell pepper, diced 1 1/2 cups orange juice black pepper cayenne 2 diced tomatoes (optional) cilantro (optional) salsa (optional)

2 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil, 1 Lb Spicy Pork Sausage (or vegetarian sausage), 1 C diced celery, 1 C diced onion, 1 C diced peeled cored apple, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage, 1 bay leaf, 8 cups 1 inch cubes French bread with crusts, 1 C whole milk (or plant based milk), 1 C chicken or vegetable broth, 2 Tablespoons melted butter, 3 large eggs (beaten)

12 oz bag cranberries 2 cored apples (unpeeled) 2 oranges (unpeeled) 1-2 C sugar

2C sourdough starter (about thin cake mix thickness) 1 egg 3T oil 2T sugar 1t salt 1T water + 1t baking soda

3 eggs, beaten 1 T soy sauce or liquid aminos 1/2 T fish sauce oil for cooking

Cucumber Cream Cheese

Dressing: 1/2 c sweet onion, chopped, 1/2 c red wine vinegar, 1/2 c sugar, 1 c vegetable oil (scant), 2 tsp dry mustard. Salad: 1 head red leaf lettuce, dried cranberries, 1 head green leaf or Romaine lettuce, grated parmesan, 1 head butter lettuce, toasted slivered or sliced almonds

7 ounces Greek yogurt (recommended: Fage Total 5%) 1/3 cup good bottled lemon curd 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups sliced strawberries (1 pint) 1 cup raspberries (1/2 pint) 1 cup blueberries (1/2 pint) 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons limoncello liqueur 1 banana, sliced Fresh mint springs